Category: Local

The move follows the suspension of senior council executives.

Governments should make local and state regulations more streamlined.

Local government compliance and approval processes constrain construction, writes Annie Liang.

Local governments can lead by example in transitioning to EVs and increasing the visibility of the vehicles in the community, says the Electric Vehicle Council.

The move follows a significant increase in negative social media posts including incidents of cyberbullying.

Even under optimistic economic scenarios, the national goal of 1.2m homes by 2029 will not be achieved, says advisory body.

The investigation will address “potentially serious and systemic governance issues” within council.

Expenditure cuts and a reduction of operational costs are expected.

Changes must be implemented across all tiers of government, says National Disability Services.

While offering immediacy and convenience, messaging apps create challenges for government record-keeping, writes Elizabeth Carroll.